Passages from the Pāli Canon arranged in five sections: the Buddha as physician; diagnoses of the conditions of aging, etc.; the conditions as motivations for heedfulness and diligence; specific remedies; and examples set by the Buddha and his disciples.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Works and Legacy
Nyanaponika TheraTwenty-four of the Buddha’s most distinguished disciples are brought to life in ten chapters of rich narration. They include monks who were very close to him…
The Wings to Awakening: An Anthology from the Pali Canon
Thānissaro BhikkhuThis anthology contains more than 200 new translations of passages from the Buddha’s teachings, along with commentary to help the reader understand their…
Buddhist Dictionary: A Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines
Nyanatiloka TheraTranslations of important Pali words and meditation terms arranged in alphabetical order; definitions include a longer discussion of certain complex concepts…
The Skill of Release
Ajahn LeeA selection of Ajahn Lee’s teachings, including a few full talks, some short passages, and sometimes even half-thoughts, if they seemed provocative enough.
Gifts He Left Behind: The Dhamma Legacy of Phra Ajahn Dune Atulo
Ajahn DuneThis book is a compilation of Ajahn Dune’s short teachings — pure truths at the highest level, lessons and admonishments he gave his students…
The Udana & The Itivuttaka
John D. Irelandhis book includes two small classics of the Pali Canon in one volume. The Udana, or Inspired Utterances of the Buddha, consists of eighty discourses…